Jakarta, Feb. 28 -- The Indonesian Palm Oil Association (GAPKI) has called for stronger trade diplomacy to counter rising tariff and non-tariff barriers in global markets, as Southeast Asia's largest economy seeks to safeguard exports of its top agricultural commodity.

"Trade diplomacy must be reinforced to address potential tariff and non-tariff obstacles globally," GAPKI Chairman Eddy Martono said at an event in Jakarta on Friday evening, urging closer coordination between governments and industry players.

He said bilateral and multilateral cooperation among countries, including business-to-business partnerships, remains critical to maintaining market access amid growing protectionism and sustainability-related trade measures.

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